I understand that there is a bill at the desk that is due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator is correct. The clerk will read the bill by title for the second time. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 8404) to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage, and for other purposes.
Chuck Schumer: “I understand that there is a bill at the desk that is due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The…”
On the recordJuly 21, 2022
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